Silverlake

Discover life on the water: Luxury houseboats launch at Silverlake, Dorset

A unique opportunity to own a luxurious, architect-designed houseboat at Silverlake, Dorset. Blending cutting-edge design with natural beauty, the boutique collection of floating homes offers buyers a rare chance to embrace lakeside living, just 2.5 hours from London.

 

Set against the stunning backdrop of Silverlake’s private nature reserve, these contemporary houseboats offer a sustainable, lifestyle-focused alternative to traditional holiday homes. With only ten moorings available, early interest is highly advised.

Modern Design Meets Natural Luxury

The houseboats crafted by acclaimed architects Waterpod (Lutra model) and Koto (UKU model) feature 1–3-bedroom layouts, expansive outdoor entertaining spaces and sustainable materials with a 50+ year design life. Each floating home sits in a prime leasehold mooring opposite the future Silverlake Lido, which will feature a heated outdoor pool, treatment pods and a lakeside restaurant, set to open in spring 2026. Discover more.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Owners will enjoy:

  • Architect-designed houseboats with 1-3 bedrooms and a 50+ year design life
  • A ten-year mooring in a prime location opposite the new Silverlake Lido with heated outdoor pool, treatment pods and restaurant
  • Access to the estate’s tennis courts, water sports, play areas and miles of nature trails
  • Set within hundreds of acres of lakes, heathland and woodland
  • Just 2.5 hours from London by direct train – close to Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast
  • Option to use Silverlake’s fully managed holiday letting service
  • Ethical, design-led investment in a secure, gated community

Pricing & Availability

Prices start at £235,000 for a one-bedroom houseboat and mooring, including the plot purchase and build contract through Silverlake’s recommended construction partners. Please note: Properties cannot be used as a primary residence.

Whether you're looking for an eco-conscious holiday home, a design-led investment, or a serene escape into nature, Silverlake’s houseboats offer the perfect blend of luxury and tranquillity.

Arrange an exploratory call today and discover the potential of waterside living in Dorset.

 

Houseboats: Price correct at the time of going to press and include mooring. Delivery and installation fees may apply and vary depending on the chosen model. CGI is for illustrative purposes only. 

Architecture, interior design and ‘furniture supply’ for the Lutra houseboat created for and supplied to the client by Waterpod. Architecture, interior design and ‘furniture supply’ for the UKU houseboat created for and supplied to the client by Koto.

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